Treasure Planet

Episode Summary


Erin and Rachel explore Treasure Planet (2002), the
biggest flop in Disney animation since The Black Cauldron.
The hosts discuss what went wrong with this pet project of
veteran directors Ron Clements and Jon Musker, beyond just the
usual misogyny, that is. 


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